Cary is moving in with me

I-SIG
I-SIG Posts: 2,243
edited February 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
After my Up(sic)scale post, I'm sure a few of you might be curious as to what I'm getting.

I decided to pull the trigger on a Cary Audio CAD-200. It spawned from the all-world Cinema 5 they make. I figured it had to be detailed, smooth, and dynamic for the tubehead Dennis Had to put his company's name on it. It is common ground and according to their engineers it has an "enhanced" layout to improve 2-channel dynamics.

Wes
Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2008
    Nice, Wes! congrats...let us know how does it sounds.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited February 2008
    Very nice!

    What made you go SS over tubes if you don't mind me asking? From what I understand Cary has good selection of both.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2008
    Congrats on the New Cary...

    I Love their products , and they do have a very nice, rich , detailed sound t them...
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    I do not have any experience with Cary`s SS side, but I would think that they would be the same quality, and sound as their tube brothers..

    Take Pic`s and let us know how you like it....
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2008
    Very nice. Congrats.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited February 2008
    Way to go Wes. If it sounds as good as it looks, It'll going to be hard to wipe that grin off your face anytime soon. Someone is definitly moving up the electronics ladder.:D
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited February 2008
    Thanks, Del. I'm not sure how much more I can get out of these Parasound amps. Somebody looking to make the jump to separates will be very happy with the HCA-2200, that's for sure.

    Hopefully one great amp will be a certain improvement over two decent units.

    Later in the year I intend to look for a balanced pre to go with the 840 and CAD-200.

    Wes

    Wes
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2008
    Those parasounds are nice little amps...

    but I think you will be very happy with the Cary...
    are you going to get two of them to bi-amp ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited February 2008
    beardog03 wrote: »
    Those parasounds are nice little amps...

    but I think you will be very happy with the Cary...
    are you going to get two of them to bi-amp ?

    The Parasounds have served their purpose, and helped put a really well thought of brand in perspective.

    I'm gonna keep the HCA-1000 around for a bedroom system. I figure it may not be worth it to sell it and the AA DLC for a mini-hifi system for the bedroom.

    There will certainly be a full-review of the Cary. I've been wanting to branch out in a direction that no known Polkie has been in. I figured SS Carry would be one of those directions, on top of the great reviews the Cinema 5 has garnered.

    As for bi-amping, I'm certainly going to have to bide my time on that. I have a few ideas right now, but nothing my pocketbook can handle, especially considering the level of equipment I'm getting into with the 840c as a source. I'm just glad that from all accounts the AA DLC can at least keep pace for the time being. Who knows, I may bi-amp before I go balanced pre.

    Wes
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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